World Skills UK show will feature NDTG's VR simulator

Regular attendees of the World Skills UK, The Skills Show will know all about the National Demolition Training Group VR simulator. And for the third year running it is set to put in another appearance and allow attendees to cause havoc on a (virtual) demolition site.

According to Lead Trainer Iain Kirk:

“The simulator always draws in the crowds. It’s great fun getting young people on the simulator and putting them through their paces. At the same time, we hope to show young people that a career in demolition is a serious option for them leaving school. There are a number of career paths available in demolition and with the new CCDO Card Scheme there’s now a clear and progressive NVQ structure available at all levels from Demolition Apprentice through to Demolition Manager.”

The Skills Show will be held later this week at the NEC in Birmingham between November 17-19. You can book your tickets at The Skills Show website.

CAT B Asbestos Removal Training Course

Anyone intending to remove non notifiable asbestos products must be trained to CAT B level (which includes the awareness element) and this course now includes a practical element on the day.

The CAT B course currently delivered by C&D is the NDTG course developed by Iain Kirk and Jim Caldwell available direct from the NDTG or via ourselves.

Full details are in our training courses section on this site and the course can be booked via john.woodward@demolishdismantle.co.uk

NDTG posts AGM 2013 round up

The last NDTG AGM had one of the biggest turnouts it has ever seen at the Britannia International Hotel on February 7th. A full rundown of what occurred can be found in the March edition of NFDC Demolition & Dismantling Magazine. However, here's some highlights:

• Richard Dolman highlighted a new High Reach Specialist Upskilling Programme, enhanced CPCS Testing for Skidsteers & Mini Excavators, and a restructure of the CCDO/CSCS Scheme
• Iain Kirk showed training figures were up 29% over last year with 781 candidates going through Non-Licensed Asbestos Removal Training through the NDTG & its Approved Providers
• Sophie Cox appealed for employers to get on board with the E-learning Pilot for Demolition Company Directors
• Howard Button talked about the opportunity to develop a Demolition Plant simulator for foundation level training and upskilling
• Jim Caldwell introduced the members to a new institute called ARMI which will be available in the not too distant future
• Martin Morrell updated everyone on the grant scheme changes and informed members of the increase in Short Duration off-the-job training grant which is now set at £50
• Steve Hyatt talked about the working relationship between NSAC, NDTG & NDTG (Scotland)
• Mel Edwards discussed the upcoming changes to the CPCS Renewal process
• Richard Dolman received a chain of office medal

Source: NDTG